Recent content by bigrobi24

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    pixel 2 vs pixel 2 xl

    I'm not sure how the bezels make it less future proof. It only seems like a personal preference to me. I personally like them on my Pixel 2 because I can hold the phone sideways and not cover any of the screen or accidentally hit any buttons. Before I bought the phone I'll admit I noticed them...
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    Does anyone else have blue tint on their Pixel 2 (non XL) display?

    ... and just like that you are controlling your breathes. I never noticed it until reading this post, but it does shift to a greyish/blue color. That being said, it doesn't bother me. Seems like any other phone/computer/TV screen I've ever looked at.
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    Swiping - Post 8.1 Update

    I haven't had any issues answering calls but ignoring calls took some effort. I kept swiping down and it would not ignore. The icon placement is so close to the bottom of the phone that I couldn't tell if it was a bug with swiping or if it was incorrectly placed with not enough swiping distance...
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    Probably a dumb question (Google weather frog)

    Yup, mine finally came back and it's 15 degrees out.
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    Naked check-in

    Been naked since I got it about a month ago. Dropped it twice from less than 2 feet. I don't see any nicks or scratches. The back is less slippery than my Droid Turbo 2. This phone "feels" more fragile so I'll probably order a case soon. This could be the very first phone I ever put a case on...
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    Probably a dumb question (Google weather frog)

    Mine has disappeared. Some mention he is gone below freezing, but a photo on page 2 has a frog at 19 degrees. I hope he comes back!
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    Battery Life Thread

    I held out for a week (on Pixel 2) but decided to download it. I also only had the phone for a about week while I had it in queue so I could get a baseline of my average battery use. I do not notice any less battery life than before. The only thing I DO notice is that the phone no longer stays...
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    Anyone not using a case with their Pixel 2?

    I have never used a case on a phone... especially due to how big they are getting nowadays. I have dropped my Droid Turbo 2 many times but never worried with the "shatterproof" screen. That phone has a slick back though and has slid off furniture. My Pixel 2 is smaller than that phone, and the...
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    Odd text in search bar?

    Are you on 8.1? Mine showed this text after updating to 8.1 so I'm assuming it is a new "feature".
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    Odd text in search bar?

    Mine says "Search" now and it popped up after installing 8.1.
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    Battery life took a hit after 8.1 update

    I just got my Pixel 2 Saturday and have used it on 8.0 from Monday to Thursday. The 8.1 was was sitting on my phone ready to install since maybe Monday, but I held off to see my average battery use and what it ends up with after normal work days so I can compare post update. After installing...
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    Question for those who purchased @ Verizon

    It is good to know all of them can be removed. If I recall correctly, I believe my Droid Turbo 2 (and older phones) came pre-installed with some that couldn't be removed, but could be disabled. I bought my Pixel 2 from Google unlocked and use it on Verizon currently, and I believe it only...
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    Smart Lock?

    I just turned it on and used my house address for a trusted place. At first it kept still requiring my fingerprint but it finally stopped asking me. I'll be testing it over the next few days to see if it keeps it unlocked here and locked when I go to work or elsewhere. I haven't tried the facial...
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    Pixel 2 8.1 Chrome Virus?

    Yup, I get those occasionally when visiting legitimate mobile sites. If back doesn't work I just home it and close. It can be annoying when reading a news article and it keeps "crashing" and I have to keep reopening over and over until I finish the article. This is on my Droid Turbo 2.
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    Verizon Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Deal--Woo-Hoo!

    From my understanding, if you pay off the phone early you will have to pay off whatever is left and you'll lose future bill credits. So essentially you still are paying $27 a month for the $650 Pixel 2 (lowest option) but then will have a bill credit of like $13. So yes, you could pay it off but...